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We all know that cellphones and driving can be a risky mix, and yet a quick glance at the sound of a ping can be irresistible to many motorists. "New male and female voices are more natural and expressive, adjusting intonation, pitch, emphasis and tempo while speaking", the company stated. (more...)

Called HomePod , the wireless speaker delivers unbelievable audio quality and uses spatial awareness to sense its location in a room and automatically adjust the audio. Apple also brought file system and virtual reality (VR) to High Sierra. These were just some of the many announcements made at WWDC last night. (more...)

Strong rumours have emerged that both AMD and NVIDIA are planning to release graphics card aimed specifically at cryptocurrency miners. This mere speculation can come true, since sellers are already using the escalating value of cryptocurrency as sole reason to sell their last generation AMD GPUs at unreasonable prices. (more...)

Passengers who aren't driving can disable the feature. Users who don't want to ask queries with voice can now type to Siri in iOS 11. Siri can help you learn to say something in Chinese, French, Italian, German or Spanish with a simple translation. (more...)

It adjusts the refresh rate, so if you're playing a game, it'll be faster, but if you're reading something, it'll slow down. Want more iOS 11 news? Additionally, the iPhone screen will be locked to prevent drivers from using numerous device's apps. (more...)

Uber announced on Tuesday that Bozoma "Boz" Saint John has joined the company as its new Chief Brand Officer. One of those women is Bozoma Saint John , who led an Apple Music demo during last year's WWDC to some acclaim. Uber has hired an Apple veteran to help it tell its story better as it looks to recover from a series of reports about its troubled corporate culture. (more...)

The most immediately visually obvious one of these is the new app dock, looking extremely Mac-like. iOS 11 also introduces the ability to drag-and-drop content between apps, and much slicker split-screen multi-tasking. It has a redesigned Podcasts app, redesigned app drawer in iMessage, more customisation in Control Center, enhanced Apple Music and Apple News and improved password management. (more...)

Aside from the new Siri watch face, Apple Watches will score Toy Story's Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear watch faces which will most likely touch you if you're a 90's kid. The Notes app, for example, would be a welcome addition, at least as a means to view existing lists, as it lends itself perfectly to a device that you carry with you at all times. (more...)

Its entry into digital-music sales with iTunes, and into the smartphone market with the iPhone , upended those industries and gave them mass appeal. The Pro seems to be designed specifically with virtual reality (VR) and heavy graphics rendering workloads in mind, much of which will be powered by the new Radeon Pro Vega GPU. (more...)

With all the improvements and updates coming our way, it looks like Apple "cranked it up to 11" with the next iOS . The iOS 11 update is meant for the iPhone 5s and newer devices, all iPad Air and iPad Pro tablets , iPad 5th generation and newer devices, iPad mini 2 and newer devices, and the iPod touch 6th generation. (more...)

The mode also enables users to record custom voice messages notifying callers that they are engaged in driving. The firm has enhanced iOS 11 particularly for the new iPad versions. Jason Wakeford, spokesman for Brake, the road safety charity, said: "This new feature is to be welcomed and will help drivers stay focused on the road and not their phones". (more...)

Apple , at the keynote event of its annual developers conference on June 5, unveiled the iOS 11. WWDC 2017 *expansion* saw Apple follow the growing trend of making Augmented/ Virtual Reality (AR/VR) technology-related announcements. The new camera app will use the new HEVC format compression for captured videos and pictures to offer the same image quality at nearly half the size on the user's device. (more...)

Apple is likely to push this feature hard, and most people will feel more secure going through the account they've already set up for iTunes over punching a new credit card into Venmo. Apple is to challenge Venmo and bank-backed network Zelle by introducing peer-to-peer payments as part of a forthcoming update to its mobile operating system. (more...)

With all the improvements and updates coming our way, it looks like Apple "cranked it up to 11" with the next iOS . You can choose to have certain people who text you receive an automatic reply that you're driving and will respond later. (more...)

Apple previewed watchOS 4 which brings more intelligence and fitness features. "We've created a truly individualised experience with the smartest Activity and Workout apps , the Siri watch face that shows you the information you need when you need it and we're seamlessly bringing users their favourite music right on the wrist". (more...)

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That's why the new Files app will support third-party cloud integrations like OneDrive, DropBox , Box etc. Users can also decide if there are some people who should be able to "break through" the mode, in the event there's an important message. (more...)

Siri is a fundamental part of Apple HomePod and it can be activated using the command " Hey, Siri ". The speaker will sell for about $350 in December in the US, United Kingdom and Australia . Head here for more information and see a selection of images above. Along with its new line of computer and laptops, the tech giant has also launched a screen-free computer, powered by Siri, which doubles down as a top-notch home audio device. (more...)

These giants are battling over still-emerging fields that are expected to turn into technological gold mines, much the way personal computers and smartphones became moneymaking machines in previous decades. "It's the biggest brain inside a speaker", Apple marketing head Phil Schiller proclaimed. "It's clearly about the hardware but also making Siri more obvious to consumers so you can see where she's getting smarter", said Carolina Milanesi, an analyst at Creative Strategies. (more...)

Instead of making you search for what you need which wastes precious time , the Files app organizes all files irrespective of their location. Apple Pencil has received a major update as now it supports inline drawing for iPad. It delivers personalised experience and suggestions based on usage of Safari, News, Mail, Messages and more. Or if someone texts you about owing money, it will ask if you want to pay using Apple Pay . (more...)